Walser's eligibility dispute over Catawba basketball return
Walser, a former Catawba center, faced questions over his intercollegiate eligibility after serving in wartime. Though he played three seasons postwar, critics argue his one game per year used a season of eligibility. Catawba officials, led by Chubby Kirkland and coach Earl Ruth, discussed options at conference meeting.
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UNC Hosts National Swim Meet With 300 Swimmers Expected
Ralph Casey, acting head coach, predicts more than 300 swimmers including national and Olympic champions will compete at the southern-owed water carnival hosted by the University of North Carolina. Dick Jamerson will manage the meet, with entry blanks issued and details circulated last week.
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Carson Tops Southern Scoring After Two Games
Coy Carson of North Carolina ASHEVILLE surged to the lead of the Southern Conference scoring race with 117 points in seven league contests after scoring 34 in two games last week. He and rival Dick Sayre of Virginia Tech loom for more points as NC and VT meet at Chapel Hill.
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Boudreau to Discuss Big 1949 Salary With Veeck
In Cleveland on January 24 1949 Lou Boudreau manager and Will Veeck president of the Indians plan a salary talk. Weather delayed the flight from Newark causing the meeting to shift to tomorrow. The discussion is expected to push the star shortstop toward baseballs top earners.
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Burke Jr. Seeks First Major At Long Beach Open Final
Jack Burke Jr. advances to the final round at Long Beach Open after a 54-hole 208 set pace for the comeback as Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret chase a major title. The 39 year old from White Plains with Texas ties leads a field including Houston natives. A $2,000 first prize awaits the winner in a tight race through rounds of 66 68 and 69.
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Bison Seek More Scoring Punch For Gastonia Game
High Point High's Bison go through a long practice as coach Tony Simeon seeks more scoring punch for tomorrow night against Price Leeper's Gastonia Green Wave. The Gastonia squad, though beat by Charlotte Central and edged by Salisbury Greensboro Reynolds, shows improvement and belief they can trouble the Bison in the Western circuit title chase and a potential Class AA State bid.
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Panthers Rise in North State Standings Ahead of Catamounts
High Point College Panthers sit atop the North State conference with five wins, eyeing a two game home stand against Western Carolina. Coach Ralph James praised the team after a 66-51 win over Lenoir Rhyne, highlighting Ted Moran and Malcom Sullivan as key players.
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N C State to Meet Quantico Marines in Memorial Auditorium
North Carolina State Wolfpack hosts the Quantico Marines in Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh with a 6 15 pm freshman clash vs Wake Forest and an 8 pm varsity game. About 1 000 tickets available for a rare public viewing as State aims to rebound from recent injuries.
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Kaftan and OConnell Sign With Celtics
Holy Cross stars George Kaftan and Dermie OConnell will start pro careers with the Boston Celtics in Boston Garden. The New York natives signed yesterday with the Boston Basketball Association entry. After exams they join Jan. 31 and play first game Feb. 1 against the Rochester Royals at the Garden.
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Mayer sale concludes fourth night at Hollywood
In Los Angeles on January 24 a fourth thoroughbred sale closes the dissolution of Louis B Mayer's racing empire held tonight at Hollywood with bidders vying for prized horses and racing assets.
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Soph Jinx No Worry For Sam Bearden
Cleveland January 24 Sophomore pitcher Gene Bearden says the sophomore jinx won t bother him as he prepares for the 1949 season with the Cleveland Indians. He refused to predict wins noting many things can happen while he stays ready to pitch. Bearden posted 20 wins and seven losses last year including the pennant deciding game and a relief appearance in the World Series.
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Patty Berg Wins Tampa Women's Open
Patty Berg wins the Tampa Women s Open Gold tournament with a 295 total to earn 900 and tie the national women's medal play record. At Palma Ceia in Tampa the 6 093 yard course par is 280. Berg fends off a closing drive by Mrs Babe Zaharias to secure the victory.
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Gardner Larned Wins Florida Net Crown
Gardner Larned upheld his top ranking by defeating Buddy Behrens 6 12 6 2 5 7 6 0 in the Florida State Tennis finals in Orlando. Shirley Fry captured the women's title with a 6 1 8 6 win over Jean Clarke in the same event.
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